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On the recordJune 14, 2023
It takes decisions we make regarding our wildlife and how we operate away from us, and gives it to the Federal Government. It is about control.
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Kristi Noem
Republican · South Dakota
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congress.gov

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Noem criticizes federal overreach into state wildlife management.

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